More from Bob Beacham (Page 2)

The Best Whole-House Surge Protector Options
Interior

These Are Our Favorite Whole-House Surge Protectors Based on Our Research and Expertise

By Bob Beacham

The Best Snow Blower Brand Options
Driveways & Walkways

These Are Our Favorite Snow Blower Brands of 2024

By Bob Beacham

cozy living room with one of the wood stove brands options
Heating

These Are The Best Wood Stove Brands and Manufacturers

By Bob Beacham

A red horizontal air compressor's air tool and pressure gauges.
DIY

How to Use an Air Compressor for a Host of Jobs Around the House

By Bob Beacham

The Best Wood Moisture Meters
DIY

This Moisture Meter is Our Top Pick for an Accurate Wood Moisture Reading

By Bob Beacham

The Best Pellet Stove Brands Options
Heating

The 7 Best Pellet Stove Brands of 2024

By Bob Beacham

The Best Allen Wrench Set Options
Hand Tools

These Are Our Favorite Tested Best Allen Wrench Sets to Add to Your Tool Box of 2024

By Bob Beacham, Mark Wolfe

The Best Cordless Caulk Guns
DIY

The Best Cordless Caulking Gun for A Fast, Professional Finish

By Bob Beacham, Tom Scalisi

The Best Work Gloves Options
Clothing & Gear

After Testing Work Gloves, This is The Pair We Use Daily

By Mark Wolfe, Michelle Ullman, Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

The Best Chainsaw for Backyard Options
Power Tools

Testing 2024’s Best Chainsaws for Backyards, Firewood, and More

By Zach Lazzari, Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham, Mark Clement, Mark Wolfe

The Best Gas Pressure Washer Options
DIY

Testing 2024’s Best Gas Pressure Washers for Cleaning Any Surface 

By Zach Lazzari, Bob Beacham

The Best DeWalt Miter Saw Options
DIY

The Best DeWalt Miter Saws of 2024, According to Our Testing

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

A person using a remote to adjust the best heat pump option mounted on a wall above a window
Heating

The Best Heat Pumps of 2024 for Cold Climates

By Bob Beacham

Close-up of male hands cutting trunk with chainsaw
DIY

The 7 Best Chainsaw Mills of 2024 for Cutting Your Own Lumber

By Bob Beacham

The Best Pump for Flooded Yard Options
Reviews

The Best Pumps for Flooded Yards and Storm Season

By Bob Beacham

TK DIY Tools You've Never Heard of That Will Make Projects Easier
DIY

14 DIY Tools You’ve Never Heard of That Will Make Projects Easier

By Bob Beacham

DeWalt vs. Milwaukee
Power Tools

DeWalt vs. Milwaukee: Finding the Best Power Tools For Contractors, Tradespeople, and Serious DIYers

By Bob Beacham

The Best Propane Heater Options set together against the side of a red barn.
Exterior

Testing the Best Propane Heaters for Warming Up Your Space

By Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

Red and black Honda EU2200i generator on grass
Backup Generators

The Best Quiet Generators for a Peaceful Power Supply, Tested

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

A group of the best drywall sander options together in front of a large section of drywall
Interior

The Best Drywall Sanders in 2024, Tested

By Bob Beacham, Tom Scalisi

A selection of the best portable table saws
Power Tools

The Best Portable Table Saws Tested and Reviewed in 2024

By Bob Beacham, Mark Clement

A group of the Best Portable Band Saws in front of a garage door before testing.
Power Tools

The Best Portable Band Saws for Your Projects, Tested

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor

A group of the best palm nailers together before testing.
Building & Installing

The Best Palm Nailers for Nailing in Tight Spaces, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Bob Beacham

The Best Portable Tool Box Options
Reviews

The Best Portable Tool Boxes, Tested

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor

A group of the best cordless drill options sit with their cases and batteries on a set of wooden stairs
Power Tools

The Best Cordless Drills for DIYers, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

Person wearing black rubber gloves uses paint roller to apply blue paint over primed particle baord.
DIY

How to Paint Particle Board

By Bob Beacham

A Westinghouse 3600-Watt Gasoline/Propane Portable Generator connected to a small propane tank is being used to power a TV under an RV's awning.
Energy & Power

How Much Propane Does a Generator Use?

By Bob Beacham

A side-by-side of a white pergola attached to a suburban home and a white gazebo in a backyard garden.
Lawn & Garden

The Differences Between Pergolas and Gazebos, Explained

Updated by Theresa Clement Bob Beacham

Eight of the Best Garage Fans in an insulated garage
Exterior

2024’s Best Garage Fans for Beating the Heat, Tested

By Katie Barton, Bob Beacham

Generator is used next to camping car.
Energy & Power

What Is an Inverter Generator? These Are the Facts

By Bob Beacham

Black algae on a pool bottom growing around the drain.
Exterior

How to Get Rid of Black Algae in Your Swimming Pool (and Keep it From Coming Back)

By Bob Beacham

The Best Solar-Powered Security Camera Options
Energy & Power

The Best Solar-Powered Security Cameras of 2024

By Timothy Dale, Bob Beacham

A light wood colored laminate flooring has a scratch that was caused by the chair on top of it.
DIY

How to Repair Laminate Flooring: 5 Problems, Solved

By Bob Beacham

Nine gutter sealants, tapes, and caulks laying on a granite countertop
Exterior

The Best Gutter Sealants to Prevent Leaks and Damage, Tested

By Bob Beacham, Mark Wolfe

A home heat pump control system.
Heating & Cooling

4 Parts of the Home That Can Be Made More Efficient by Heat Pump Technology

By Bob Beacham

A group of the Best Dehumidifiers for Basements placed together on a green and brown lawn.
Basements

The Best Dehumidifiers for Basements of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe, Bob Beacham

The Best Plastic Welders Options
DIY

The Best Plastic Welders for Repairs of 2024

By Bob Beacham, Jasmine Harding

The Best Jointer Planer Combos
DIY

2024’s Best Jointer Planer Combos for Woodworking Projects

By Bob Beacham

The Best Makita Drill Options
DIY

2024’s Best Makita Drills for DIYers and Professionals

By Bob Beacham

A side by side photo showing a heat pump water heater on the left and a tankless water heater on the right, both installed in a residential garage.
Interior

Heat Pump Water Heater vs. Tankless: 5 Key Comparisons

By Bob Beacham

A woman on a couch enjoying the cool comfort of the best ductless air conditioner option
Heating & Cooling

The Best Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioners of 2024

By Tony Carrick, Bob Beacham

A vinyl plank flooring floor in a living room
Flooring

The Best Vinyl Plank Flooring for Your Home in 2024

By Bob Beacham

Best Electric Tankless Water Heaters
Interior

The Best Electric Tankless Water Heaters to Save Space and Cut Costs

By Bob Beacham

A heat pump unit installed on side of a yellow exterior wall.
DIY

Heat Pump Not Cooling? This Is Why—and What to Do About It

By Bob Beacham

A person grilling on a natural gas grill in a suburban backyard.
Lawn & Garden

Natural Gas vs. Propane Grill: Which Is Best for Your Home Cookouts?

By Bob Beacham

Many types of drywall anchors laid out against a brown background.
DIY

7 Types of Drywall Anchors Every Homeowner Should Know

By Bob Beacham

The best fireplace screen protecting a brick surround from a burning fire.
Reviews

The Best Fireplace Screens for a Safe and Inviting Hearth

By Bob Beacham

The Best HVAC Brands Options
Heating & Cooling

The 13 Best HVAC Brands of 2024

By Tony Carrick, Bob Beacham

The Best Air Conditioner Brands Options
Cooling

The 16 Best Air Conditioner Brands of 2024

By Tony Carrick, Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Beacham

Seven boxes of the best drywall anchor
DIY

The Best Drywall Anchors of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A person climbing a ladder to reach the gutters on a home.
DIY

8 Types of Ladders Every Homeowner Should Know

By Bob Beacham

A woman in a yellow bathing suit using the best outdoor shower option
Lawn & Garden

2024’s Best Outdoor Showers for Pools, Camping, and More

By Bob Beacham

Greenworks vs. Ego
Reviews

Greenworks vs. Ego: Which Battery Brand Has the Better Outdoor Collection?

By Bob Beacham

greenworks-ryobi-comparison
Reviews

Greenworks vs. Ryobi: Two Big Battery-Powered Tool Brands Go Head-to-Head

By Bob Beacham

A group of the best wood cleaners on a wood dining table before testing.
Cleaning

The Best Wood Cleaners for Furniture, Floors, and More, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Bob Beacham

First-Time Tool Kit
Hand Tools

14 High-Quality First-Time Tool Kit Essentials for Under $100

By Bob Beacham

The Best Places to Buy a Refrigerator Options
Appliances

The Best Places to Buy a Refrigerator in 2024

By Bob Beacham

plumbing tools
DIY

14 Emergency Plumbing Tools All Homeowners Should Have on Hand

By Melissa Graham, Bob Beacham

Bauer vs. Hercules
Reviews

Bauer vs. Hercules: Finding the Right Power Tool for Every DIYer and Pro

By Bob Beacham

10 Free and Low-Cost Ways to Improve Your Home Security
DIY

10 Free and Low-Cost Ways to Improve Your Home Security

By Joe Provey, Bob Beacham

The Best Generator Brand Options
Backup Generators

The 18 Best Generator Brands of 2024

By Tony Carrick, Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Beacham

A row of circuit breakers and red and blue wires on the best circuit breaker.
Electrical and Plumbing Work

The Best Circuit Breakers for Homes, Businesses, RVs, and Boats

By Bob Beacham

The best heat pump dryer installed in a wall of cabinetry in a modern living space.
Heating

The Best Heat Pump Dryers for an Energy-Efficient Way to Dry Laundry

By Klevisa Bathorja, Michelle Larson, Stephanie Cronk, Bob Beacham

The Vornado EXO51 Heavy-Duty Small Air Circulator next to a cement wall and shelf with painting supplies.
Furniture & Decor

The Best Outdoor Fans to Cool and Add Class to Outdoor Spaces

By Bob Beacham